Description

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR is used to reduce high blood pressure and relieve chest pain caused due to reduced blood flow to the heart. It is also used for treating other complications associated with the heart and blood vessels.

Major & minor side effects for Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR

Onset of action

The effect of Metoprolol (primary constituent of Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR) can be observed within an hour of oral administration. When given in the form of an intravenous infusion, the action starts in 20 minutes.

Duration of effect

The effect lasts for 3 to 6 hours upon oral administration. This increases to 5 to 6 hours upon intravenous infusion.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

Is it habit forming?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR

Allergy

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR is not recommended for people who have a known history of allergy to this medication or any other medicines belonging to the group Beta Blockers. (Eg: Atenolol, Labetalol etc).

Heart diseases

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR is not recommended for people who have serious heart problems like heart block, Sick Sinus Syndrome etc.

Circulatory disorders

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR is not recommended for people who have a severe blood circulation related disease.

Heart Failure

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR is not recommended for use in patients who have severe heart failure and are getting emergency attention.

Heart rhythm disorders

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR is not recommended for people having slow heart rate i.e (Bradycardia).

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Oral forms: The missed dose of Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Since Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR injection is mostly administered by a healthcare professional in a clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Oral forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR.
Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

Description

- Using alcohol while taking Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR may cause an additional lowering of the blood pressure. This may result in some very severe complication over time.

Instructions

- Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Asthma

severe

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should not be used in patients with a history of bronchial asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Report the incidence of Asthma to the doctor so that an appropriate alternative can be prescribed by the doctor.

Heart Block

severe

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should not be used in patients having a heart block greater than first degree. However, it can be used in this case if a pacemaker is present to correct the disorder.

Diabetes

severe

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should be administered with caution in patients with diabetes or a condition where blood sugar level is likely to get low. It is advised to consult with a doctor if any symptom indicating a low blood sugar level is suspected while using this medicine.

Liver disease

severe

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should be administered with caution in patients with impaired hepatic function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring are advised in such cases.

Glaucoma

moderate

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should be administered with caution in a patient suffering from Glaucoma. A change in the dose of current Glaucoma medicine may be required. In some cases, your doctor may advise the use of another medicine in place of a beta blocker.

High cholesterol and fat

moderate

Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should be administered with caution in a patient having high levels of cholesterol and fats in their body. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring may be required in such cases.

Food interactions

Coadministration of multivitamin with minerals and this Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR may decrease the effects of this medicine. Close monitoring of blood pressure and appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition. Your doctor may advise you to maintain an appropriate time gap between the consumption of multivitamin with minerals and this medicine to minimize their interaction.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR as instructed by the doctor. The dosage is likely to change based on your response to the medicine. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time of the day. The blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals to ensure that the response at given dose is appropriate. Do not start or discontinue the use of this medication without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Heart Failure

- Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR decreases cardiac function and reduced flow of blood especially in people having a heart disorder causing heart failure. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring might be required based on the severity of the disease.

Ischemic Heart Disease

- Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should not be discontinued abruptly in patients with Ischemic heart disease. The dosage should be gradually reduced over a period of 1 to 2 weeks.

Major surgery

- Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should be given with caution to patients who are going to have a major surgery done. The dose should be very carefully monitored in such cases both before and after the surgical procedure.

Pheochromocytoma

- This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients suffering from pheochromocytoma, a condition which results in an excess of a substance that controls heartbeat and blood pressure. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Bronchospastic Disease

- This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with a disease of the lung or the airways leading to the lungs such as pneumonia, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Close monitoring of lung function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Thyrotoxicosis

- Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should be administered with caution in patients having elevated thyroid hormone levels. Some adverse effects may not be evident in these cases and abrupt stopping of this medicine may cause an abnormal rise in thyroid hormones.

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

- Cardibeta 50 MG Tablet XR should be administered with caution in patients having narrowed blood vessels in the body due to any underlying reason. Suitable dose adjustment and clinical monitoring might be required in such cases.

Other Medicines

- Report the use of any other medicine including nutritional supplements that you are taking to the doctor.

Sports

- Athletes are advised not to indulge in certain sports while using this medicine. Archery, racing, shooting and other high-risk sports should be avoided. Sportspersons should refer to the list of medicines published by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) which are not to be taken while participating in certain specific sports events.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels and slowing the heart beat. This results in an improved blood flow to the heart and blood pressure is lowered.

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